1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )**(redemption run June 21st)**
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stealthee
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
Higher traps doesn't always equal faster ET's. I have seen this happen time and time again, from personal experience and being around cars forever.
Think about this.
If you spin to the 300' mark then gain traction your speed may get up to 45 mph and then increase from there. The loss of traction killed your ET, but your trap was higher.
If you gain traction on the launch you may only be at 40 mph at the 300' mark, but once you cross the finish you will have inpmroved your ET, but your speed won't be as high.
When it comes to drag racing your ET is gained or loss in the first 60'.
could you explain more in depth. im a noob when it comes to these numbers. why would my trap go down if im able to keep traction off the line? would i not be gaining speed faster? thus giving me a much better 1/4 time?
i just looked in my wheel well, its coated with rubber from my tires
Higher traps doesn't always equal faster ET's. I have seen this happen time and time again, from personal experience and being around cars forever.
Think about this.
If you spin to the 300' mark then gain traction your speed may get up to 45 mph and then increase from there. The loss of traction killed your ET, but your trap was higher.
If you gain traction on the launch you may only be at 40 mph at the 300' mark, but once you cross the finish you will have inpmroved your ET, but your speed won't be as high.
When it comes to drag racing your ET is gained or loss in the first 60'.
txslow6
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
More like some slicks and you will be golden.
mechguy
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
Please explain how a better launch will result in trap speed going down.
MoarkatsINmuhtrailer
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
So when do you want to run the rex? ;p
So when do you want to run the rex? ;p
MoarkatsINmuhtrailer
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
20 rolls all night
20 rolls all night
MoarkatsINmuhtrailer
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
Ok
Ok
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
There are arguments for both ways but the general consensus is the higher the et the higher the trap since more time is spent building up speed down the track. Lower the 60ft the lower the et so on and so forth. Most cars fall into this category however very few have gained mph do to short 60fts. So most of the time low 60fts mean low et and mph. Its not going to be drastic if it does however with as bad as your 60ft is... I'd say its up in the air.
There are arguments for both ways but the general consensus is the higher the et the higher the trap since more time is spent building up speed down the track. Lower the 60ft the lower the et so on and so forth. Most cars fall into this category however very few have gained mph do to short 60fts. So most of the time low 60fts mean low et and mph. Its not going to be drastic if it does however with as bad as your 60ft is... I'd say its up in the air.
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
Whoops I didn't see post #22 for some reason but personally I'd still say up in the air. You won't know til you gain traction cuz I've seen it both ways. Generally most of the time what's been stated holds true.
Whoops I didn't see post #22 for some reason but personally I'd still say up in the air. You won't know til you gain traction cuz I've seen it both ways. Generally most of the time what's been stated holds true.
mechguy
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
That's what I thought. You're not making sense.
That's what I thought. You're not making sense.
mechguy
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Re: 1/4 Mile Results are in(no traction :-/ )
I think what you may be trying to say is that a lower ET could have a lower trap speed than a higher ET. Which is obvious. But according to your other post, "getting off the line faster could result in trap speed going down" isn't valid. That's incorrect because all things being equal, a better launch would have to equate to a faster trap speed, otherwise the car would have started slowing down. LOL.
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I think what you may be trying to say is that a lower ET could have a lower trap speed than a higher ET. Which is obvious. But according to your other post, "getting off the line faster could result in trap speed going down" isn't valid. That's incorrect because all things being equal, a better launch would have to equate to a faster trap speed, otherwise the car would have started slowing down. LOL.
